London, Apr.24 (ANI): Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said that he had masterminded his team's victory over Lionel Messi and Co at Barcelona with a PowerPoint presentation.

Washington, March 29 (ANI): The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a vivid image of spiral galaxy Messier 77 -- a galaxy in the constellation of Cetus, some 45 million light-years away from us. Also known as NGC 1068, Messier 77 is one of the most famous and well-studied galaxies. It is a real star among galaxies, with more papers written about it than many other galaxies put together.

Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi is reportedly eyeing another milestone after getting to just two goals behind Diego Maradona's international total of 34 which guided Argentina closer to qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil.

London, Mar 18 (ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has admitted he has cried many times after performing poorly for his national team, Argentina.

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Football ace Lionel Messi has dismissed rumours of a crisis at his club Barcelona and said that the Spanish champions will keep their Champions League hopes alive with a rousing comeback at home against AC Milan on Tuesday.

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): David Beckham has been named the world's richest footballer with a whopping 175 million pound fortune.

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly set his sights on a possible move to Spanish giant Barcelona if he is dumped by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of this season.

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has said that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo may be back at Old Trafford for the next season, ahead of the second leg of their Champions League pre-quarterfinal clash against Real Madrid.

London, Feb 28 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed Tottenham Hotspurs winger Gareth Bale isn't in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi yet, adding the Welsh international would have to consistently perform for next few years to prove himself.

Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Lionel Messi has passed yet another milestone in his already stellar career after he scored 300th goal for Barcelona as the Spanish La Liga leaders came from behind to beat Granada 2-1 on Saturday.

London, Feb.12 (ANI): Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has branded Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a "bully" who preys on the weaknesses of defenders.

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Argentine football star Lionel Messi has hinted at a possible return to his homeland during the end stages of his career following his new 17 million pound a year contract with Spanish giant Barcelona till 2018.

Washington, Feb 8(ANI): Lionel Messi has signed a new deal with Spanish giants Barcelona, which would tie the four-times Ballon d'Or winner with the Catalan club till 2018.

Washington, February 6(ANI): Combination of data from NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and observations by amateur astronomers has produced one of the best images yet of nearby spiral galaxy Messier 106.

London, Feb 5(ANI): AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has claimed Mario Balotelli is their answer to Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has reckoned that Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's arrogance is stopping him from being viewed as the world's best player.

London, Jan 9(ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has admitted he wouldn't hesitate to swap one of his four Ballon d'Or trophies with a FIFA World Cup winner's medal with his country Argentina.

Wellington, Jan. 8 (ANI): Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi has added another award to his list of achievements after he won an unprecedented fourth and consecutive Ballon d'Or award.

London, Jan 4(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed fans will never accept club signing promising but unknown young players as they always expect from him to sign world class players like Lionel Messi.

London, Dec 28 (ANI): Lionel Messi has turned down a record-breaking 460,000-a-week pound offer to quit Barcelona, according to reports.

London, Dec 21(ANI): Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has started the mind games with Cristiano Ronaldo by telling him ahead of their mouthwatering Champions League tie against Real Madrid that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player in Europe not him.

London, Dec 21(ANI): Real Madrid star winger Cristiano Ronaldo still intends to leave Santiago Bernabeu if not treated like Barcelona's superstar forward Lionel Messi and offered an improved contract, according to reports.

London, Dec. 20 (ANI): Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has insisted that star player Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as his arch-rival Lionel Messi.

Johannesburg, Dec. 20 (ANI): Soccer star Lionel Messi has been reportedly subbed for the 'best athlete of 2012'

London, Dec 19(ANI): Barcelona trio of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Carlos Puyol have signed new long-term contracts with the Catalan giants.